Benefits of Guava

Scurvy

Guava can outdo many other fruits, including orange and other citrus fruits, in terms of its concentration of vitaminC. Adeficiency of vitaminC can cause scurvy, and proper intake of vitaminC is the only known remedy for that dangerous disease. In fact, guavas contain 5X more vitaminC than oranges, which are often heralded as the absolute best source of that beneficial vitamin.